Along with the idea of feudalism came a great pyramid unto which everyone was divided and subdivided, based on importance in the "big scheme" of things. The lowest serf paid homage to his vassal, who paid allegiance to his Lord, who paid allegiance to his Duke, who all paid allegiance to the King. Serfs (peasants) were considered to be the lowliest of life forms that walked the earth. The only way to receive any recognition was to become involved in the larger hierarchy. With this evolution came political power, wealth, and the chance to lead a somewhat fulfilling life. It is debauched to place individuals into social classes that only degraded them as citizens and stripped them of their dignity. If raised by a peasant family, unless by some extremely rare act of God, you were to lead a life of poverty as a lowly peasant as well. No one wanted to look out for the little guy, which is the main reason why social stereotyping causes wars amongst countrymen.

Charlemagne was believed to have been the one who initially started the feudalism/fealty system in the medieval period. His vast empire was ruled independently by Dukes and vassals. Although Charlemagne believed the only way to control his land is by throwing his responsibilities on

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